Located in an evocative position, overlooking the Arena waterfall that flows into the Fluvione, this watermill dates back to 1629 and is one of the typical watermills of the Roccafluvione area.
MULINO ARENA
Located in an evocative position, overlooking the Arena waterfall that flows into the Fluvione, this watermill dates back to 1629 and is one of the typical watermills of the Roccafluvione area.
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Mulino Arena
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Church of Sant’Ippolito e Cassiano
The austere aspect of this church – once also used for defensive purposes – with its tall bell tower on the façade of the building, is still reminiscent of its function as a lookout post along a road for travelers.
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Ruins of the Pizzorullo Castle
Surrounded by lush vegetation, on top of a solitary hill, stand the ruins of one of the castles that were once under the domain of the State of Ascoli.
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Ficocchia
A small hamlet located on the north side of the Fluvione in the territory of the Municipality of Comunanza, which is now entirely abandoned. In the 15th century, it was under the domain of the Castle of Pizzorullo.
Length km
12.5
Time hrs
05
Max alt. mt
730
Difficulty
E
CHURCH OF SANT’IPPOLITO E CASSIANO
The austere aspect of this church – once also used for defensive purposes – with its tall bell tower on the façade of the building, is still reminiscent of its function as a lookout post along a road for travelers.
- Depart from
Venarotta
- Arrive at
Ficocchia
- Distance
12.5 km (7.8 mi.)
- Max alt.
730 mt (2,395 ft.)
- Elevation gain
950 mt (3,117 ft.)
- Elevation loss
876 mt (2,874 ft.)
- Hiking time
5 hrs
RUINS OF THE CASTLE OF PIZZORULLO
Surrounded by lush vegetation, on top of a solitary hill, stand the ruins of one of the castles that were once under the domain of the State of Ascoli.
FICOCCHIA
A small hamlet located on the north side of the river in the territory of the Municipality of Comunanza, which is now entirely abandoned. In the 15th century, it was under the domain of the Castle of Pizzorullo.